The Stephen A. Smith Show

Is the Micah Parsons/Jerry Jones stand-off real or just for show? What happens if none of the top AFC teams win it all? Also, Respeck It or Check It! Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What sports conversation with your date would guarantee a second date? How concerned should Browns fans be about Shedeur's injury? Also, Two-a-Days rolls along with the Ravens. Plus, Last Year Today Canty said he's take CJ Stroud over Joe Burrow for the next 5 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which of these teams is it a Super Bowl of Bust year for: the Bills, Ravens or Chiefs? ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joins to discuss that and more. Also, the Cowboys seem intent on calling Micah Parsons' bluff. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shedeur Sanders was out of practice due to oblique injury. Could this be a setback for his journey to being QB1 for the Browns? The Micah Parsons/Jerry Jones drama has hit a stalemate. Also, Two-a-Days rolls along with the Washington Commanders. Plus, where will Caleb Williams rank among Year 2 QB's this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denzel Washington was critical of Jerry Jones & the Cowboys yesterday on First Take. How serious is Jerry Jones about winning vs. marketing? Also, are the Bengals wasting Joe Burrow? Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Cook & the Bills reached a 4-year, $48M extension. Is Sean McDermott on the hot seat? Jerry Jones said that he likes to stir the pot with the media. Is this actually a surprise to anyone? Also, ESPN BET's Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show. Plus, Two-a-Days on the Cleveland Browns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty fills in for Michelle and does All the TALL Things. Is the pressure completely off Aaron Rodgers this season? Also, SportsCenter host Matt Barrie joins to talk about today's 50 States in 50 Days. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jerry Jones said that he likes to stir the pot with the media. Is this actually a surprise to anyone? How serious is he about winning vs. marketing? Also, are there any excuses this year for Jordan Love? Plus, Two-a-Days rolls along with the Bengals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Fantasy Football Marathon continues on as Evan and Canty welcome Daniel Dopp from ESPN's Fantasy Focus to the show for everything you need to know before you draft your team. We circle back to Evan's proposal that Jerry Jones deserves graces for the championship's he won 30 years ago. How long is too long before the benefit of the doubt runs out. Plus, Canty's Best Bet and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Canty welcome Adam Schefter, ESPN senior NFL insider to the show amidst the NFL preseason. Are the Rams concerned about Matthew Stafford's injury? Schefty brings on a special guest mid-conversation. We draft our favorite Schefter topics. Then, we continue our NFL Two-A-Days with the Giants and Jets. Which team could we see take a step forward this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty starts off the hour with his Power Rankings of the top 5 players you should avoid drafting early in your ESPN Fantasy Football draft. Field Yates, ESPN Fantasy analyst stops by to dissect Canty's list. Then, Kimberley A Martin, ESPN NFL reporter joins the show to measure the impact of Shedeur's preseason debut. Plus, Producer Pat is banned from a different show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Canty kick off UnSportsmanLike's lead in to the 2025 ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon. Should we be concerned with Stafford's back injury. Then, Evan proposes that Jerry Jones is actually a great winner. Would you take 3 Super Bowls in 5 years with 30 years of failure right after? We go to UnSportsmanLike nation to see what they think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Canty dive back into the report of Dak Prescott making the call that his Cowboys will meet the Rams in the NFC Championship Game. We continue our ESPN Radio NFL Two-A-Days with the Vikings and Lions. Then, Mike Sando, NFL senior writer for the Athletic stops by to discuss his yearly complied tier ranking of NFL QBs. Plus, Canty's Best Bet and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Canty lead the hour holding court to determine whether or not Producer Nuno sold jewelry at some point in his life. We go back to the Browns QB battle that may have just gotten more interesting with Shedeur Sanders' preseason debut. Then, we return to Mike Tomlin's recent comments cementing his confidence in Aaron Rodgers. Plus, should we be concerned with Caleb Williams not getting game reps in week 1 of the preseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty kicks off hour 2 with his Upon Further Review from the weekend. Has Shedeur already proven himself after just one game? Evan and Canty react to the report that Dak Prescott told the Rams owner that he'd see them in the NFC Championship. Then, Mike Tannenbaum, ESPN NFL front office insider joins the show to react to a handful of rookie preseason debuts. Plus, Producer Pat attempts a cover up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Canty react to Shedeur Sanders debut performance versus the Panthers. Has Shedeur given himself a shot at the starting job? Mike Tomlin continues to double down on his belief in Aaron Rodgers. Evan and Canty's New York baseball teams have hit a road bump while Producer Pat is shining like a start. Plus, did Ben Johnson make the wrong decision letting Caleb Williams sit game 1 of the preseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best of Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle where Victoria Arlen and Freddie Coleman fill in with Michelle. This week they interview Pro Football HOF Jared Allen, play Can he or Canty CFB edition, interview former Texas HC Tom Herman and discuss Michelle's top 3 NFL storylines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz joins the show to talk about the expectations he has for Joe Burrow & the Bengals. Also, former Texas Head Coach Tom Herman stops by to discuss his expectations for Arch Manning, and the pressure facing some of the big time coaches around the country. Plus, Freddie's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Country music star Jordan Davis joins the show to discuss his upcoming tour, and his fandom of the LSU Tigers. Also, ESPN NFL Analyst Herm Edwards stops by to talk about what he's looking forward to this upcoming NFL season. Plus, Two-a-Days rolls along with the Bucs & Panthers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does Joe Burrow have the most to prove of any QB this season? ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joins to discuss that and more. Also, Last Year today from Canty talking about Caleb Williams making the playoffs. Plus, a riled up version of I'm Over It (with a cameo appearance by Herm Edwards!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle gives her top 3 storylines heading into the NFL season. Anthony Richardson took a huge sack and dislocated his pinky. What is going to happen with that QB battle? Also, does Joe Burrow have the most to prove of any QB this season? Plus, is it the right decision for Arch Manning to stay at Texas after this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly enshrined Pro Football Hall of Famer Jared Allen joins the show to talk about his recent induction. Also, what should we expect in the NFC South? Plus, Freddie's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victoria eats pancakes dry and with her hands, which causes controversy within the show. Also, ESPN CFB Insider Heather Dinich stops by to talk about the hype around Arch Manning, and much more. Plus, when will Micah Parsons be back on the field for the Cowboys? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When will Micah Parsons be back on the field for the Cowboys? ESPN NFL Analyst Damien Woody joins to discuss that and more. Also, will the Falcons deal Kirk Cousins this season? Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victoria Arlen is here with Freddie & Michelle, and is having a rough morning. Who has a better chance of winning another Super Bowl: the Chiefs or the Eagles? Also, what are realistic expectations for Shedeur Sanders as the starter? Plus, Canty He or Canty: College Football Edition! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Thomas joins the show to discuss the Browns QB situation, and whether Shedeur Sanders should be their Week 1 starter. Also, have the Packers gone backwards since Aaron Rodgers left? Plus, Respeck It or Check It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is it that players are so willing to put up with Cowboys nonsense? Also, how concerning are some of Justin Fields' struggles in Training Camp? Plus, Mike Tannenbaum says the Broncos ceiling is Super Bowl champs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are fair expectations for Caleb Williams this season? ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins to talk about that and more. Also, Shedeur Sanders is starting Week 1 of the preseason. Could this lead to him actually leading the job? Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shedeur Sanders is starting Week 1 of the preseason. Could this lead to him actually leading the job? How much urgency should the Cowboys have to get a Micah deal done at this point? Also, Mike Tannenbaum thinks WHO could win the Super Bowl? Plus, is this a make or break year for Matt LaFleur? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Michelle go back in time to last year when Evan claimed that Dak Prescott has a lack of pressure on him. Will he double down on that? We continue our ESPN Radio NFL Two-A-Days with the Pittsburgh Steelers and how they will manage their newly acquired quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Then, Joe Fortenbaugh, ESPN Bet analyst stops by to debate NFL win total over/unders and whether Shohei Ohtani is a lock for NL MVP. Plus, the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle jump back into the lead up to NFL Preseason with Adam Schefter, ESPN senior NFL insider. Will any of these contract disputes be solved in the coming days? We draft our favorite points and topics Schefter discussed. Then, we debate the potential outcomes of Micah Parsons contract dispute with Jerry Jones and the Cowboys. Plus, Canty's Best Bet of the Night and Hammer & Emmett went after Michelle's take regarding Jordan Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle welcome David Kaplan, Co-Host of Kap and J Hood on ESPN 1000 to the show to debate what steps that Caleb Williams needs to take in year. Michelle takes offense to one of Kap's major predictions for the season. Evan highlights the lack of officiating and regulations in WNBA halftime show baby races. Then, we continue ESPN Radio's NFL Two-A-Days with the Buffalo Bills. Plus, Producer Pat makes his case for Kyle Schwarber to be the NFL MVP favorite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle react to the Browns initial depth chart being release with Shedeur Sanders being listed as the 4th string QB. Could he eventually move up the depth chart. We go to ESPN Madison for a rebuttal to one of Canty's takes regarding the NFL coaching staff rankings. Then, Canty gives us his top 5 players that could be on the move before the NFL trade deadline. Michelle was disappointed Canty left this one superstar off his list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle decipher LeBron's social media activity amid the Luka Doncic contract extension. Will LeBron be on the team at the start of the season? Then, we welcome Todd Archer, ESPN NFL Nation Cowboys Reporter to break down Micah's trade request. We continue our NFL Two-A-Days with the drama stirring with the Miami Dolphins. Plus, Canty's Best Bet and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle dive back into Micah's trade request with the Cowboys. Would Jerry Jones every trade Micah? We kick off our ESPN Radio NFL Two-A-Days with Canty's favorite trade spot for Micah: the New England Patriots. Then, we turn back the clock to Canty's take that the Commanders would go worst to first. Plus, Canty said last year that Anthony Richardson would win MVP... he couldn't have been more wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty kicks off hour 2 with his Upon Further Review from the past weekend. How does LeBron's lack of response to Luka's mega-deal impact the Lakers this upcoming season? Is Luka the new face of the Lakers? Then, Mike Tannenbaum, ESPN NFL front office insider joins the show off of his ECHC co-MVP performance. Plus, Producer Pat is over the voting system for ECHC MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle open the show reminiscing on the second edition of the ECHC (Evan Cohen Hibachi Cookout). Who was the MVP? Then, we dive into Micah Parsons trade request amid a contract standstill with Jerry Jones and the Cowboys. Would the Cowboys ever trade Micah? What teams would be interested in trading for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best of Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle where they discuss Evan's Top 5 players with the most pressure and Michelle discusses All the Small Things around sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty wants to wear yoga pants to the ECHC. Michelle gives her top 5 Super Bowl contenders (minus the Eagles & Chiefs) heading into this NFL season. Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terry McLaurin requested a trade from the Commanders. How does this get resolved? Do we take Lamar Jackson for granted? Also, Host of "Marty & McGee" Marty Smith joins the show as part of SportsCenter's 50 States in 50 Days. Plus, Last Year Today Canty said he's taking LaFleur/Love over Sirianni/Hurts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty's gives his top 5 storylines that with turn the NFL season upside down. ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to discuss that, plus has suggestions for the ECHC. Also, Last Year Today from Canty saying he's take LaFleur/Love over Sirianni/Hurts. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's ECHC2 Day! The HOF Game was last night. Are we too quick to bail on young QB's? Terry McLaurin requested a trade from the Commanders. How does this get resolved? Also, do we take Lamar Jackson for granted? Plus, which QB's does the regular season not matter for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a huge controversy at ESPN New York right now over toenails. Also, is it ridiculous to say that Caleb Williams is more talented than Joe Burrow? Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who are the teams in sports that are trying to hit the lottery? Also, Evan rips Daryl Morey for calling the 2020 bubble title illegitimate. Plus, SportsCenter's Matt Barrie joins to talk about 50 States in 50 Days from Ohio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle said ast year that she's taking Jordan Love over CJ Stroud. Does that hold true still? Also, ESPN MLB Analyst Tim Kurkjian joins the show to preview the MLB Trade Deadline. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ev Hardy is here today for Throw Back Thursday! Why are the expectations so high for the Steelers? Also, Last Year Today Evan said Josh Allen would win MVP. Will this year be Joe Burrow's turn? Plus, Canty's top 5 dark horse MVP candidates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The dominance of the 3-point shot in today's NBA can be partially traced to strange and humble origins - the curious world of a Kansas genius named Martin Manley. Binge all six episodes of "Chasing Basketball Heaven” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts.    "Chasing Basketball Heaven" is Season 15 of 30 for 30 Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is it that Jalen Hurts gets so much disrespect at QB? Also, what is success for some of the new head coaches around the NFL? Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle is having sleep issues again. Also, Last Year Today Evan said the Cowboys were right to hold off paying Dak Prescott. Does he regret that take? Plus, ESPN BET's Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle gives her bottom 5 worst teams in the NFL this season, and Canty doesn't agree with who she has as the worst. Also, ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin joins to address her beef with Canty. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson is ending his holdout and reporting to camp. When will this deal get done? Why is the Micah Parsons deal taking so long to get done? Also, what is success for the new head coaches this season? Plus, Jimmy Haslam gave an interesting answer on Shedeur Sander being drafted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices